Business Tax Inspector III

Arlington County Government

. Perform specialized administrative and public contact work related to enforcing business taxes .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeArlington • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $71,802 - $111,280 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in business tax regulations, financial analysis, and administrative oversight. Proficient in advising businesses on tax-related matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and policies.

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Business Tax RegulationsFinancial AnalysisTax Document ReviewMicrosoft Office ProficiencyProblem-Solving Skills

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Hard Skills

Tax LawAccountingAuditingFinancial Transactions RecordingTaxable Accounts InvestigationReconciliationData AnalysisReportingBusiness OperationsFiscal Duties Explanation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsIndependent JudgmentTeam Leadership

Industry Keywords

Business TaxTax LegislationCodes and RegulationsFiscal PoliciesBusiness Licenses

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform specialized administrative and public contact work related to enforcing business taxes
Assist the Business Tax Section Coordinator and oversee day-to-day administration of restaurant meals tax and business tangible tax programs
Review tax documents, internal company ledgers, spreadsheets, and financial records to determine proper assessments
Interpret tangible tax categories and filing values using customer-provided information
Distribute business licenses and business tangible tax emails during peak periods
Serve as team lead and guide Business Tax Inspectors and staff
Review and evaluate projects and programs/services for trends and patterns across business tax types
Assist business owners with applications and questions about business tax regulations and procedures
Research complex tax issues and develop resolution recommendations
Provide backup for the Business Tax Section Coordinator
Inform businesses and individuals about fiscal duties, tax legislation, and regulations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Some college in accounting, tax law, business operations, and auditing from an accredited institution
Considerable experience in the investigation, research, and reconciliation of taxable accounts
Additional education may be substituted for experience
Additional experience may be substituted for education
Experience recording and summarizing business and financial transactions and analyzing, verifying, and reporting results preferred
Ability to advise businesses or individuals on tax declaration decisions based on tax legislation preferred
Experience managing accounts and financial activities to ensure accuracy preferred
Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office programs preferred
Successful completion of a pre-hire background check
Considerable knowledge of codes, laws, regulations, and policies pertinent to business tax
Excellent communication skills for explaining fiscal duties and applicable legislation and regulations
Problem-solving skills related to business tax regulations and procedures
Ability to exercise independent judgment to plan and execute assignments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Telework opportunities available upon supervisor approval
Hybrid work environment with eligibility to work remotely in part
Arlington County benefits and retirement plan
Diversity, equity, access, and inclusion initiatives